Electric Vehicles Ebenezer, QLD 4340
The 4340 postcode area, including Ebenezer, Ashwell, Calvert, Grandchester, Jeebropilly, Lanefield, Lower Mount Walker, Merryvale, Moorang, Mount Forbes, Mount Mort, Mount Walker, Mount Walker West, Rosevale, Rosewood, Tallegalla, The Bluff and Woolshed, is home to 1946 vehicles. Among these, 40 are electric cars, which include battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), hybrid vehicles, and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). This means that2% of the region’s vehicles are now electric, highlighting a growing shift towards sustainable transportation.
Assuming each vehile travels an average of 10,000km per year, the ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) vehicles in Ebenezer, Ashwell, Calvert, Grandchester, Jeebropilly, Lanefield, Lower Mount Walker, Merryvale, Moorang, Mount Forbes, Mount Mort, Mount Walker, Mount Walker West, Rosevale, Rosewood, Tallegalla, The Bluff and Woolshed are emitting approximately 6056 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4340 travels around 10,000 km per year, total emissions from these vehicles amount to approximately NaN tonnes of CO2 annually. Collectively, electric vehicles (EVs) can be charged using solar energy. Based on sunshine data from the nearest weather station, Rosewood Tm, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 194 km per day during the summer month of January, and 112 km per day in July, with an annual average of 159 km per day.
To facilitate this transition to electric cars and hybrid vehicles, there are around 1 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Ebenezer, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
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* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Ebenezer: Rosewood Tm - approx. 2.9 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Ebenezer: Rosewood Tm - approx. 2.9 km
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Ebenezer EV Demographics
With a population of 5310 people, Ebenezer has 1946 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 596 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 722 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 628 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 1 public ev charging stations in Ebenezer and a combined 40 registered vehicles that are either battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), hybrid vehicles, there’s a growing interest in electric cars and Ebenezer electric car charging stations. For the 1748 homes that already have solar panels in the 4340 postcode, being 76% of the total 2297 homes in this community, Ebenezer EV owners who combine home solar panels with an EV charger with benefit financially whilst also reducing their environmental impact.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Nestled in Queensland’s sun-drenched landscape, Ebenezer is quietly becoming a hub for electric vehicle (EV) adoption. With 40 EVs registered in 2023 – up 135% from just 17 in 2021 – this eco-minded community is embracing cleaner transport. The suburb’s 2,297 households enjoy over 300 sunny days annually, making it ideal for both EV ownership and solar energy solutions. Let’s explore how locals and visitors can keep their electric cars powered.
For those needing a top-up beyond home charging, Ebenezer’s single public charging station within a 20km radius sits at Riverlink Shopping Centre in nearby North Ipswich (18km away). This Chargefox-operated site features 24/7 access with 50kW DC fast charging, compatible with CCS2 and CHAdeMO connectors. While public infrastructure remains limited, its strategic location near amenities means you can shop or dine while your Hyundai Ioniq 6 gains 100km of range in just 7 minutes.
Most modern EVs in Ebenezer use CCS2 (Kia EV9, Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV) or Type 2 connectors (Toyota bZ4X). The region’s charging network primarily features Chargefox stations, though Tesla Superchargers in Greater Brisbane (50km away) support CCS2 adaptors. Pro tip: The Hyundai Ioniq 6’s 800V architecture can achieve 10-80% charges in 18 minutes where 350kW chargers exist – perfect for Brisbane commuters.
Solar charging shines brightest here. Ebenezer receives 18.6MJ/m² daily solar radiation – equivalent to 5.17kW/m²/day. A typical 6.6kW solar system can generate 26kWh daily – enough to fully charge a Kia EV5 (18.2kWh/100km) for 140km of driving. Over a year, this could save $950 compared to grid charging (based on QLD’s 28c/kWh tariff). Many locals combine 10kW home batteries with solar to charge EVs overnight, maximising self-consumption.
With battery-only EVs like the Hyundai Ioniq 6 now achieving 614km ranges – enough for 10 return trips to Ipswich – range anxiety fades when paired with smart charging. The average Ebenezer household drives 36km daily, easily covered by 2-3 hours of solar charging through a 7kW AC wallbox.
Considering an EV? Models like the Toyota bZ4X (535km range) suit local driving patterns perfectly. For those ready to embrace solar-powered driving, pairing panels with a home charger typically pays for itself in 4-6 years through fuel savings. Contact Ebenezer’s accredited solar installers to design a system that keeps your EV and home running on sunshine – because in our sun-soaked suburb, every cloud has a silver (solar) lining.